Maruzen Showa Unyu CoTSE:9068 +1.38%88 Gross Margin % is 13.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 12.07. GuruFocus rates TSE:9068 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of 円6,268.71 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 978 Transportation companies, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co ranks worse than 66.67% on this metric.
TSE:9068's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.67% of 978
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.5
vs TSE:9068: 13.87
Maruzen Showa Unyu Co had a gross margin of 13.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Maruzen Showa Unyu Co was 3.20% per year.
Maruzen Showa Unyu Co (TSE:9068) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Maruzen Showa Unyu Co had a gross margin of 13.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Maruzen Showa Unyu Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maruzen Showa Unyu Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
TSE:9068 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Maruzen Showa Unyu Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Maruzen Showa Unyu Co (TSE:9068) has a Gross Margin % of 13.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maruzen Showa Unyu Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 12.07. Over the past decade, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.84 to 13.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co ranks #652 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.71% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 12.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.84 to a high of 13.87. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's value of 13.71% is 33.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co ranks #652 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's Gross Margin % compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co ranks #652 out of 978 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Maruzen Showa Unyu Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's value of 13.71% is 33.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.84 to 13.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.07 vs. the industry median of 20.50, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.50, based on 978 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.71% is 33.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maruzen Showa Unyu Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.71%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 12.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maruzen Showa Unyu Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co (TSE:9068) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円6,268.71, compared to a current price of 円7,340.00 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.71%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 12.07 and 33.1% below the Transportation industry median of 20.50. Maruzen Showa Unyu Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Maruzen Showa Unyu Co (TSE:9068), the current Gross Margin % is 13.71% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Maruzen Showa Unyu Co (TSE:9068) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maruzen Showa Unyu Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円7,340.00 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円6,268.71.
GuruFocus considers Maruzen Showa Unyu Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9068:
Gross Margin %: 13.71% (14% above median its 10-year median of 12.07)
GF Value™: 円6,268.71 vs. price of 円7,340.00 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.1% below the Transportation median (#652 of 978)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9068 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maruzen Showa Unyu Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the provision of logistics and transportation services. The company operates through three segments. Its Logistics segments provide freight truck transportation, harbor transport operations, customs brokerage, packing, warehouse operations, ocean shipping as well as air shipping agent. The Yard operations and machine stevedoring segment are involved in assembly, warehouse storage of raw materials, heavy loads, precision machinery and related operations. Its Other business segment renders construction, security services, industrial waste disposal, insurance agent, and vehicle maintenance services.
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